Calories in Medu Vada

Medu Vada has about 126 calories per 1 vada (45 g), with 3.2 g protein, 13.5 g carbs and 6.3 g fat. Per 100 g it has 280 kcal.

Good fibre source
126kcal
Calories · 1 vada (45 g)
3.2g
Protein · 1 vada (45 g)
13.5g
Carbs · 1 vada (45 g)
6.3g
Fat · 1 vada (45 g)
Carbs 44%Protein 10%Fat 46%share of calories

Medu Vada calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 vada (45 g)126 kcal3.2 g13.5 g6.3 g
100 g280 kcal7 g30 g14 g

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Medu Vada nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 vada (45 g)
Calories280 kcal126 kcal
Protein7 g3.2 g
Carbohydrates30 g13.5 g
Fat14 g6.3 g
Fibre3 g1.4 g
Sugar0.8 g0.4 g
Sodium300 mg135 mg
Calcium30 mg14 mg
Iron1.5 mg0.7 mg
Potassium200 mg90 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Medu Vada healthy?

  • ●Medu Vada is moderately calorie-dense at 280 kcal per 100 g. About 44% of its calories come from carbs, 10% from protein and 46% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Pair it with a protein source and vegetables so the meal keeps you full.
  • ●It's low in protein (3.2 g in 1 vada (45 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 vada (45 g) (126 kcal) takes about 25 min of brisk walking or 11 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Medu Vada: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Medu Vada?

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One serving of Medu Vada, 1 vada (45 g), has roughly 126 calories, with 3.2 g protein, 13.5 g carbohydrates, 6.3 g fat and 1.4 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Medu Vada?

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100 g of Medu Vada has 280 kcal, with 7 g protein, 30 g carbs, 14 g fat, 3 g fibre and 0.8 g sugar.

How much protein is in Medu Vada?

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Medu Vada has 7 g protein per 100 g (3.2 g in 1 vada (45 g)). Protein provides about 10% of its calories.

Is Medu Vada good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 280 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Medu Vada?

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Burning roughly 126 kcal takes about 25 minutes of brisk walking or 11 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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